Cashews (whole): Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of cashews (whole) weighs 130g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
33g
1/2 cup
65g
1 cup
130g

Cashews (whole) Conversion Table

1 cup cashews (whole) = 130g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup16.25g0.57 oz30 ml
1/4 cup32.5g1.15 oz60 ml
1/3 cup43.33g1.53 oz80 ml
1/2 cup65g2.29 oz120 ml
2/3 cup86.67g3.06 oz160 ml
3/4 cup97.5g3.44 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup130g4.59 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups162.5g5.73 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups195g6.88 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups216.67g7.64 oz400 ml
2 cups260g9.17 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups325g11.46 oz600 ml
3 cups390g13.76 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups455g16.05 oz840 ml
4 cups520g18.34 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Cashews (whole) vs Other (whole) Types

Different types of (whole) vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

(whole) Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Cashews (whole)current130g0.542
Chopped Walnuts120g0.5
Chopped Pecans109g0.454
Peanut Butter258g1.075
Pine Nuts135g0.563

Why Does 1 Cup of Cashews (whole) Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 130g.

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Spooned & Leveled

Spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup, then level off with a straight edge. This is the standard method used by USDA FoodData Central.

Reference weight
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Sifted

Sift the ingredient first, then spoon into the cup. Sifting aerates the ingredient, reducing weight by 10-20%.

~10-20% lighter
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Scooped (packed)

Dip the cup directly into the bag and pack. This is the most inaccurate method — can be 20-30% heavier than spooned.

~20-30% heavier

About Cashews (whole) Density

Whole cashews: 1 cup = 130g. Chopped cashews pack slightly denser (~140g/cup). Kidney-shaped nuts from Brazil and Vietnam. High in monounsaturated fats and magnesium. Soak overnight for cashew cream (dairy-free alternative). USDA FDC 12087.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Cashews (whole): Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert cashews (whole) from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.19 cups3.08 tbsp9.23 tsp
50g0.38 cups6.15 tbsp18.46 tsp
100g0.77 cups12.31 tbsp36.92 tsp
150g1.15 cups18.46 tbsp55.38 tsp
200g1.54 cups24.62 tbsp73.85 tsp
250g1.92 cups30.77 tbsp92.31 tsp
300g2.31 cups36.92 tbsp110.77 tsp
400g3.08 cups49.23 tbsp147.69 tsp
500g3.85 cups61.54 tbsp184.62 tsp

Based on 1 cup cashews (whole) = 130g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 12087). View original USDA record

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